l 120mod7
Enter a mod b statement(s)
Answer
120 mod 7 ≡ 1
This means that 7 does not divide 120 → 7∤120


Steps Explained:

Simplify the following:

120 mod 7

Also, does 7 divide 120?

Define modulus:

Remainder of a ÷ b

In this case, a = 120 and b = 7

Calculate whole number part:

7 goes into 120 a total of 17 times

7 x 17 = 119

Calculate remainder part:

Remainder = a - whole number

Remainder = 120 - 119

Final Answer

120 mod 7 ≡ 1
This means that 7 does not divide 120 → 7∤120

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